NOTAM 092214
Raisbeck
Aviation High School
Sept 22, 2014
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday: Six Period Day
Another extraordinary week of
learning!
Film Club meeting Room 3530 - 3:45 PM
to 5:00 PM
Freshman Class Captain Info. Room
5320 during lunch
Tuesday: Six Period Day
FTC Team meeting Room 1610 – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
FRC Team meeting Room 1610 – 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Speech and Debate Room 3560 – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday: A Block – Periods 1, 3, Advisory, 5
Math Club Room 3180 3:30 PM –
4:45 PM
ACE Club Informational Lunch, Room 3150, during
lunch period
Thursday: B Block - Periods 2, 4, Advisory,
6
FTC Team meeting Room 1610 –
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
FRC Team meeting Room 1610 –
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Speech and Debate Room 3560 –
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Skunkworks
spaghetti dinner planning meeting Room 1630 – 6:30PM
Friday: Six Period Day—2:00PM Dismissal, Staff
Professional Development
Spirit Shack open Friday during lunch
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Principal’s Message
Last
Tuesday, as the 20-member team from South Africa finished their tour of RAHS, I
caught Michael Derenzo, U.S. Trade & Development Agency manager, and asked
him for specific feedback about the delegation’s site visit. Michael, who lives in Washington D.C.,
stated, “I never knew a school like this existed—our visit here was the best
stop on the itinerary. It was a
bull’s-eye for the delegation!”
His enthusiasm
was sparked by the presentations featuring our signature projects and career
readiness program. Our model of using experts from the aerospace industry to
work alongside a willing teacher to co-design, develop and assess a signature
project delighted the delegation.
The following
teachers and students need to be thanked for their previous work and direct contribution
to the visit’s success: Mr. McComb & Quinn
Edgington—Thermal
Energy Unit, a.k.a. Heat Shield Project,
Mr. Davolt and Olivia Shiffer—Career Readiness Program and Boeing Internship, Ms. Dyer and Sophia Cassam—Port of
Seattle Environmental Challenge Project, Mr.
Joshi and Patrick Galt—Flight by Design, and Ms. Branch and Joe Merlino—Private Pilot Ground School and ACE
Club.
Last
Thursday, it was my pleasure to meet many of you during the Evening of Learning. The overwhelmingly
positive compliments about our teaching staff, instructional program, career
readiness program, and school culture were appreciated. During the welcoming
address, I offered five action items to assist you with making school life just
a little bit better…
·
Read the NOTAM—our
weekly communication vehicle shares invaluable information about the available
scholarships, college visits, mentoring and internship opportunities, Sports of
the Mind team updates, clubs activities, counselor updates, key deadlines, and
general school events.
·
Be aware
of the various ASB sponsored clubs: ACE, (Airline Career Experience); AIAA,
(American Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics); Culture, Film, Math,
and NHS (National Honor Society). ASB
clubs meet after school and regularly publish announcements about their
meetings and events in the NOTAM.
·
Connect
with our platinum-level PTSA and explore opportunities to serve and make new
friends.
·
Participate
in our accreditation survey. Our goal is 75% parent participation and you can complete
the survey in 5-8 minutes. Please follow
this link to launch the survey— http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/9444118
·
Share
feedback with teachers and support staff about the positive impact they’ve
made.
RAHS is a
wonderful and very active community. Occasionally, we are double booked. Our goal
is to manage the events to keep them from crashing into each other—but that is
not always possible. The best way to
learn about the hundreds of activities and opportunities offered throughout the
year is to carve out time each week and read the NOTAM.
Key Due Dates:
Pathfinder
Applications, October 1
Rolls-Royce
Scholarship Essays, October 17
A Round of Applause—acknowledging those who make RAHS a
better place.
After School Club Leaders: Ms. Wombold—Culture, Mr. Gudor—Math, Dr. Edgerton—ACE,
Mr. McComb—AIAA, Mr. Savishinsky—Film, and Mr.
Peterson—National Honor Society.
PTSA—the baked-potato bar and dinner buffet
served on Thursday for the entire staff were superb! We were honored by Bonnie Demaree and her team’s
creativity and preparation. They added a
delicious respite to our extended day.
Thank you.
RAHS Spirit Squad—for your positive energy shown during
the Friday lunchtime competitions. Great planning and effort!
Honored
to serve as your Principal—Bruce Kelly
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Skunkworks
Parents mark your calendars for
Skunkworks parent nights Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 11 all in the Boeing
Presentation Center. Spaghetti Dinner
10/24.
From Your National Honor Society (NHS) FIRST NHS MEETING SEPTEMBER
29TH - It was a dark summer my friends. Each night wrapped in the darkness of
my loneliness I cried myself to sleep awaiting for a break in storm. And it has
finally come. The clouds have parted, the sun shines down upon me. Monday
September 29th is the day, my friends, when I finally get to conduct the first
NHS meeting of the year! The freedom and sunshine of summer is no comparison to
sitting with all of you from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in Sr. Peterson's room. BE THERE OR BE SQUARE.LOVE YOU GUYS, NHS
ACE Club Informational Lunch 9/24
Calling all aspiring pilots, aeronautical engineers, and aviation business professionals! Airline Career Experience (ACE) Club will be holding an information session during lunch on Wednesday 24 September. Meet the club leadership and advisors, hear the club’s ideas regarding trips and events, have the opportunity to ask your questions about the club before sign-up time, meet others who share your interests, and share a lunch provided by the club.
What: ACE Club Informational Lunch.
When: Lunch time, 24 September.
Where: Dr. Edgerton’s classroom (#3160).
Note: lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP to Joseph Merlino (206-707-1041 or joseph-merlino@comcast.net) by
the end of school Tuesday 23 September so we have a count of those planning to
attend.
Now accepting
applications for Space Explorers!
Gain real-world experience while conducting authentic scientific
research on a NASA mission project.
The Student Planetary Investigators (PI) program is waiting for your
participation! Student teams will have the opportunity to learn
about Mercury in new and exciting ways! Through the use of mission
software, students will have the opportunity to explore the surface of Mercury,
and possibly have their work featured on the MESSENGER (http://messenger.jhuapl.edu/)
website! Through the Student PI program, students will gain valuable
experience in technical and scientific skills as well as practice in essential
soft skills such as teamwork, public speaking, asking thoughtful questions, and
research methodology.
The program is free and open to teams of students
across the country. The program is conducted via distance learning technologies
and is designed to provide maximum flexibility for student teams while they
work directly with NASA mission scientists. The Student PI Program was created
by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Space Exploration
Sector, Education and Communication office with support from NASA mission and
instrument science and engineering teams.
The Student PI Program focuses on the
MESSENGER spacecraft, currently orbiting Mercury. MESSENGER
followed a path through the inner solar system, including one flyby of Earth,
two flybys of Venus, and three flybys of Mercury. This impressive journey
yielded the first return of new spacecraft data from Mercury since the Mariner
10 mission more than 30 years ago. Student
PI participants make authentic contributions to this effort through the
analysis of image data. Students (under mentor guidance) join the science
team in analyzing real MESSENGER data, using the same software and techniques
the mission scientist would use. Students develop hypothesis and projects based
on data analysis, later presenting their work for peer and science team
review. Apply today to join
this historic mission! For more information on Student PI, email bgrigsby@suhsd.net. to
participate, complete an application today at http://studentpi.jhuapl.edu/application/.
SPIRIT SQUAD
We've got spirit
yes we do! We've got spirit how about you? For any students interested in
joining Spirit Squad, applications will be available next week outside of Ms.
Juarez’s room on the second floor. If you have any questions contact Kirsten
Noble at kirsetnnoble96@gmail.com or Carlos Navarro at carlos4fish@gmail.com . Applications are due to Ms.
Juarez by Tuesday, September 30.
MUSICIANS FOR THE 2014
PATHFINDER GALA
Do you
play the violin, viola, harp or cello? Do you love classical music? Are you
interested in showing off your skills at the 2014 Pathfinder Gala Awards
Ceremony?
The
2014 Pathfinder Gala Awards Ceremony is an annual event held at the Museum of
Flight on October 25th, 2014.
The event celebrates individuals and teams from the Pacific Northwest
for significant contributions to aerospace development. If you would like to attend and show off your
musical skills, please contact Maryam Shafa via email at Maryam.e.shafa@gmail.com.
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YCCC (YOUTH CAPTURE THE
COLORFUL COSMOS)
The
Harvard-Smithsonian Center YCCC (Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos) is a
program designed to offer the opportunity to explore and learn about the
universe through the experience of hands-on astrophotography. The students learn how to control robotic
telescopes over the internet to gather raw data, how to manipulate that data
using astronomic image processing software and finally how to display the image
to the public with explanatory text about the object and the techniques used to
create the image.
The
goal of the YCCC program is to promote increased interest, awareness, and
knowledge of astronomy content, understanding of technology and proficiency in
real scientific research skills.
The
classes will take place after school on Fridays. Sessions will run about 90 minutes. Watch for more information in future NOTAMs.
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From the career center
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MENTOR BREAKFAST ---
The first Mentor Breakfast of 2014-15 will be
held on October 8. Mark your calendars now!
THE PATHFINDER GALA is
the formal event at the Museum of Flight on Saturday, October 25 which honors
industry professionals who have made significant contributions to the
aviation/aerospace industry. Watch for a list of awardees to be posted in
the CAREER CENTER this week!
SUMMER INTERNSHIP files
have been closed. If you have a question about internship credit or have
not turned in all signed materials ----see Mr. Davolt in the CAREER CENTER.
INTERNSHIPS
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT APPRENTICE PROGRAM --- MAP is a year-round program
specifically designed for high school students. In programs related to
aerospace and museum technology –students have the opportunity to work together
for RAHS internship credit. Last minute opportunity. Applications
(resume and cover letter) must be submitted by Tuesday, September 23rd.
See Mr. Davolt in the Career Center.
RENTON/SKYWAY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ROBOTICS INTERN – RAHS Robotic Team members have
an opportunity to work and mentor side-by-side with middle school
students. Must be able to attend first competition in early December.
Intern should be 16 years or older and will need transportation to and from
Club. Intern will help team plan and execute a judged project presentation.
Send cover letter/resume to Mr. Davolt by Thursday, September 25th.
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Counselor
Corner
Ms. Carper will proctor BYU
Health exams in the career center at 3:40 on the last Wednesday of every month.
MIT
Presentation: All
students and their parents are invited to the MIT admissions presentation at
Lake Washington High School on Sunday, September 28 at 3:30 PM.
PSAT:
All 10th
and 11th graders will be taking the PSAT at 9 AM on October
15. Get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and be on time!
For more information about the test, visit: https://www.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
SAT:
All 12th graders
will be taking the SAT at 9 AM on October 15. No need to sign up
and you don’t need the code for the College Board website. This is a
great, free opportunity provided by the district, so do your best!
Paying
for College: Wallingford
Financial Services will be giving a presentation on Wednesday, October 1 at
6:30 PM in the 3rd floor PLC. It’s never too early to start
planning for college. All grades are welcome!
Upcoming
College Presentations Sign
up in the college/career center to attend
St.
Louis University: 1
PM on October 1 in the College/Career Center
USC:
1 PM on
October 17 in the College/Career Center
Harvey-Mudd:
12:30 on
October 21 in the PLC
Worcester
Polytechnic Institute: 1
PM on October 20 in the College/Career Center
Whitworth
University: 1
PM on October 29 in the College/Career Center
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MS. HIRANAKA NEEDS
YOUR COOPERATION EVERY DAY!
If you are tardy, please report to class, Ms. Hiranaka
does not provide admit slips.
If you are absent, please call the
school’s attendance line or access the Quicklinks
section on the school’s web page: Report Absence Attendance Line 206.631.7217, or
http://www.highlineschools.org/aviation/Pages/Home.aspx
In the event that you will be absent or tardy for any reason,
please have your parents/guardians call our attendance line and leave a
message. When they call, they should
leave the following information:
- your
name
- their
name
- reason
for the absence and the date of absence
Your parents/guardians are required
to call each day you will be absent from school.
To comply with regulations, notes for absences must include the
following details:
- Student’s
name
- Parent/guardian
name
- Reason
for the absence
- Date
of absence
·
Attendance Reminder for Parents and Students: Attendance line 206-631-7217.
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From Your PTSA
PTSA Dinner and Auction Update:
Date:
November 8, 2014
Location:
the Museum of Flight
Time:
6:00 p.m.
Auction Packet: Each student was given an auction packet with
information about reservations, donations and more during the first week of
school. Look for the big white
envelope!
Reservations:
Auction Invitations will be in the auction packet.
Donations:
Our goal is to have every family donate at least one item to our annual
dinner and auction in November. If you need procurement ideas, please click on
the following link. http://www.aviationptsa.org/images/abcprocurement.pdf
Volunteers:
We have many openings for volunteers the week before the auction and auction
day. Email ahsauction@aviationptsa.org and we will work with you to
find the perfect volunteer job for you!
Sponsors:
Advertise your business while supporting your school. Everyone
wins! Inquire at ahsauction@aviationptsa.org.
Downloadable Forms: Donation letters, sponsor forms,
procurement form and procurement tips are on our website at http://www.aviationptsa.org/auction2014.html
JOIN our Facebook page - Search for RAHS Dinner
and Auction and join the group for up-to-date information.
Thank
you!
Cathie
Coyle Toone, Martha Ortiz and Emily Thatcher
2014
Auction chairs
Quote of the Week—submitted by Maren Gibson, RAHS sophomore.
I
confess that in 1901, I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for
fifty years. . . Ever since, I have
distrusted myself and avoided all predictions.
— Wilbur
Wright, in a speech to the Aero Club of France, 5 November 1908.
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